Little Brother Montgomery
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Eurreal Wilford "Little Brother" Montgomery (April 18, 1906 – September 6, 1985)[2][3] was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and blues pianist and singer.[1]
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Birth name | Eurreal Wilford Montgomery |
Born | (1906-04-18)April 18, 1906 Kentwood, Louisiana, United States |
Died | September 6, 1985(1985-09-06) (aged 79) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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Labels | Earwig Music |
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Largely self-taught, Montgomery was an important blues pianist with an original style. He was also versatile, working in jazz bands, including larger ensembles that used written arrangements. He did not read music but learned band routines by ear.[4]